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Shupe, Vintage help WSU celebrate BYROSIEGERRISH from communications asst. news editor | The Signpost and sales really trans­ lates quite well into mu­ As the clock struck sic, because music is . . 1:25 p.m., Ryan Shupe . you're basically selling & The Rubberband rang your own image, and I in the landmark mo­ didn't really realize that ment that students, staff at the time." and alumni had been Shupe was involved at waiting for as they sang WSU as more than just "Happy Birthday" to a student. He worked Weber State University. at The Signpost as a re­ The university cele­ porter and the photog­ brated its 125th anniver­ raphy editor for some sary with approximately time while attending. 12,500 balloons raining To current Wildcats, from the ceiling of the Shupe left a piece of ad­ Shepherd Union Atri­ vice: "I would say, enjoy um. WSU put on a show college . . . just soak up, that ran from 6 a.m. to because it goes away 2:30 p.m. and featured fast. Just enjoy it." 125 WSU performers in WSU performances total. included those by the Student body presi­ Orchesis Dance The­ dent David Wilson led atre, the WSU Chamber the countdown among Choir and the WSU Spir­ students, staff and it Squad. alumni to 1:25 p.m. "I really think this is "It's such an amazing PHOTO BY KAITLYN JOHNSON | THE SIGNPOST exciting not only for We­ accomplishment!" said Waldo the Wildcat and the audience celebrate the 125th anniversary of Weber State University with the ber, but for Ogden and Wilson as he addressed drop of 12,500 balloons in the Shepherd Union Atrium. the whole area," said the roaring crowd of the Shupe, a WSU alum­ of our very first shows loved it! I thought it was here. It was a lot of fun." Brady Harris, student atrium. "Any institution, nus, got his start in were here. It was kind of great, and I feel hon­ Shupe graduated with senate president. any organization, any music at WSU. "The our stomping ground." ored that they would ask a bachelor's in commu­ The event gained cov­ group that can last 125 Rubberband actual­ Shupe said he loved me to come back, and nication with a public erage from Fox 13's Big years is obviously doing ly got started at Weber being a part of the 125th I thought that it was a relations emphasis. "All something really right." . . . Guaranteed, some anniversary. "I totally great tie-in, since I went the stuff that I learned See BIRTHDAY page 5 Davis Campus observes Students show their Wildcat pride for anniversary Weber State's birthday BY DANIELLE MURPHY news reporter | The Signpost BY RACHEL BADALI Alexis Marquez, Davis news reporter | The Signpost campus vice president Weber State Universi­ on the student senate, ty students showed their While Weber State said she felt honored to school pride by wearing University's main cam­ play a part in the mak­ purple, singing "Happy pus was dropping 12,500 ing of this celebration. Birthday" to WSU, and balloons, Wildcats at the "This has been a great eating cake at the school's Davis campus were hav­ experience for me . . . 125th birthday party on ing a party of their own to see how everybody's Tuesday. on Tuesday morning. celebrating their Weber ". . . My favorite part is With all the festivities pride," she said. the 125 square feet of cake," commemorating WSU's School pride was ap­ said WSU President Charles 125th anniversary, this parent as Wildcats clad Wight. "It's amazing. It was milestone was celebrat­ in purple discussed in the shape of a campus ed in the lobby of the D3 what they loved about map. So the students are Building of WSU's Davis their school. WSU Pres­ helping us to enjoy this PHOTO BY KAITLYN JOHNSON | THE SIGNPOST campus. ident Charles Wight said wonderful celebration, but Weber State University students wait for a piece of the 125-square-foot cake Following the theme, his favorite thing is the in part it is an opportunity made as a model of WSU's Ogden campus in celebration of WSU's anniversary. the room was trans­ high quality of educa­ for us to look back at the The Vintage Cupcake Co., a local business, created the cake. formed into a party zone tion at WSU. "My favor­ past and also forward to the with purple balloons, ite thing about Weber future, to make sure that gized countdown to the loon drop, and that was much everyone I have seen prizes and cake. Anyone State right now is the students' futures are bright drop as students showed pretty exciting. I got here is wearing purple — that's wearing WSU colors was dedication of our fac­ at Weber State." their school pride in chants at like a minute before it pretty awesome — and rewarded with a raffle ulty to excellent teach­ Students gathered in the and smiles. happened, so I got to see showing school pride." ticket. Prizes includ­ ing. Seeing our amazing Shepherd Union Atrium to "The only thing I have the festivities," said Arrakis The celebration gave ed purple blankets and count down to the balloon been able to attend be­ Rasmussen, senior and in­ WSU camping chairs. See DAVIS page 5 drop. There was an ener- cause of classes is the bal­ terior design major. "Pretty See ANNIVERSARY page 5 WSU looks back on its history BY RYAN DANGERFIELD 125,000-plus alumni who Stake Academy became to reverse their decision, & SKYLER PYLE will have graduated with a state properly after owner­ and we are a public univer­ news reporter & news editor WSU bachelor's, associate's ship was transferred from sity today because of the | The Signpost or master's degree by the the church. When the Utah great support we got from time the Dream 125 cam­ Legislature removed its fi­ our community" Weber State Universi­ paign concludes. nancial support in 1953, Also, in 1953, the col­ ty, which originated in a "Weber began as pret­ Ogden held a referendum lege became one of the first red-brick church on the ty much a high school," to decide whether to return seven schools to offer an southwest corner of Grant said WSU history profes­ ownership of the school to associate's degree in nurs­ Avenue and 26th Street as sor Gene Sessions. "They the LDS Church. ing. WSU now graduates Weber Stake Academy in taught mostly night school "The residents of north­ more nurses than any other 1889, has just celebrated its and vocational courses." ern Utah rose up and had a school in Utah. SOURCE: WSU ARCHIVES 125th anniversary. The Church of lesus referendum and said, 'No, On Sept. 22, 1954, the Two students stand in front of the Weber College Having started with an Christ of Latter-day Saints this our university and we school rose to new heights, sign when the campus was moved to its current estimated 100 students, originally owned the want to keep it,'" said WSU opening the campus on Harrison Boulevard location in 1954. WSU now boasts an esti­ school. During the Great President Charles Wight. mated 25,000 students and Depression in 1933, Weber "They forced the legislature See HISTORY page 5 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 Calendar WWW.WSUSIGNPOST.COM

UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 8-14, 2014

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SKI TRIP KAYAK CLUB GOSPEL FESTIVAL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OUTDOOR MEETING WEBER READS

The WSU Outdoor Pro­ The WSU Outdoor Pro­ WSU's department of The WSU women's A mandatory meeting for Weber Reads will pres­ gram will begin the week­ gram will sponsor a kayak performing arts will pres­ basketball team will play the WSU Outdoor Program's ent "Pre-Greek Sources ly Ogden Dawn Patrol roll session, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ent the annual Gospel Mu­ the University of North Cooperative MLK Back- for Culture and Mythol­ cross-country skiing trips at the WSU swimming pool. sic Festival at 7:30 p.m. Dakota at 2 p.m. in the Ctountry Yurt Trip (Jan. 17-21) ogy" by WSU sociology (free), which will continue Participation costs $8, or in the Austad Auditorium Dee Events Center. Tickets will be held at 5:30 p.m. in professor Linda Eaton at until March 26. Departure $20 without a kayak. For (free). cost $3-$7 (free to WSU Annex 9. Call 801-626-6373 12:30 p.m. in the Stewart will be at 5 a.m. and re­ more information, call 801 - students with Wildcard or email outdoorprogram® Library's Hetzel-Hoellein turn will be at 9 a.m. For 626-7354 or email outdoor- COMEDY SHOW ID) at 1-800-WSU-TIKS or weber.edu. Room. more information, call [email protected]. www. we be rstateti c kets. com. 801-626-6373 or email Comedian Shawn FAMILY BINGO NIGHT FILM SCREENING outdoorprogram@weber. WOMEN'S Paulsen will perform at 8 edu. BASKETBALL p.m. at Wiseguys Comedy FARMERS MARKET Family Bingo Night is open "The Green Wave" Club in Ogden. Tickets cost to all ages at 6 p.m. on Jan. (2011, not rated), a docu­ 'THE FOREIGNER' The WSU women's $10 at 801-622-5588 or The Winter Farmers 6,13,20 and 27 at the Weber mentary on folks behind basketball team will play www.wiseguyscomedy. Market sells produce, County Library Pleasant Valley Iran's Green Revolution, will "The Foreigner" will Northern Colorado Uni­ com. meat, cheeses, dairy, branch, (free). Call 801-337- play at 7 p.m. at The Leon­ play at various dates and versity at noon in the Dee baked goods and more, 2690 for more information. ardo in Salt Lake City (free). times from Jan. 2 to Feb. 1 Events Center. Tickets SLEIGH RIDES from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit at the Hale Centre Theatre cost $3-$7 (free to WSU every other Saturday until VIEWING PARTY www.utahfilmcenter.org. (3333 S. Decker Lake Dr., students with Wildcard Sleigh rides at Hard­ April 19 at the Rio Grande West Valley City). Tickets ID) at 1-800-WSU-TIKS or ware Ranch (18 miles Depot in Salt Lake City. Thanksgiviing Point will 'FOREVER PLAID' cost $27 for adults, $16 www.weberstatetickets. east of Hyrum on State Admission is free. For host a viewing party for for children 5 and up, at com. Road 101 in Blacksmith more information, visit the episode of "The Bach­ "Forever Plaid" will play 801-984-9000 and www. Fork Canyon) offer close- www.slcfarmersmarket. elor' that was filmed there, at various dates and times halecentretheatre.org. GUEST RECITAL up encounters with herds org/. where Juan Pablo and his from Jan. 13 to Feb. 8 at Cen- of hundreds of wild Rocky date ran the Electric Run 5K, terpoint Legacy Theatre (525 FILM SCREENING The WSU Department Mountain elk, 12-4:30 SCIENCE SATURDAY 7-9 p.m. (free). Visit www. N. 400 W., Centerville). Tick­ of Performing Arts' Guest p.m. on Fridays and Mon­ thanksgivingpoint.com for ets cost $19-$22 at www. "Clash of the Titans,' Artist Recital will feature days and 10 a.m. to 4:30 Science Saturday fea­ more information. centerpointtheatre.org. (2010, PG-13) will play world-renowned bassoon­ p.m. on Saturdays and tures planetarium shows as part of the "Epic Jour­ ist Scott Pool at 7:30 p.m. Sundays until March 4. and hands-on science CONCERT CONCERT neys" series at 7 p.m. in the Browning Center's Tickets cost $5 for adults, activities in the Lind Lec­ $3 for ages 4-8, and are at the Weber County Li­ Garrison Choral Room ture Hall's Ott Planetarium Outline in Color will play Waka Flocka Flame free for 3 and under. No brary's Pleasant Valley (free). For more informa­ and Museum of Natural at 6:30 p.m. at The Shred will play at 8 p.m. at The credit cards accepted. For branch (free). Call 801- tion, call 801-626-6431 or Science, 12-5 p.m. (free). Shed (60 E. Exchange Place, Urban Lounge (241 S. 500 more information, visit 337-2690 for informa­ email cdenniston@weber. For more information, call Salt Lake City). Tickets cost E., Salt Lake City). Tickets http://wildlife.utah.gov/ tion. edu. 801-626-6871 or visit $10 (ages 21 and up) at cost $10 (age 21 and up) hardwareranch/. http://ottplanetarium.org. www.24Tix.com. atwww.24Tix.com.

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There certain types who only If you were one of to, especially if you or make certain students' But we can't grow if are probably those of us came to Weber for a year those poor souls who someone you know suf­ hearts pang with envy anyone underestimates who aspired to attend or two before shipping thought Weber wasn't a fers from the misguided and longing. Students all Weber State. Thankfully, university when we were off to who knows where big deal, or if you know belief that Weber is "just over the nation, even stu­ it seems (to us, at least) kids, setting our sights for 18 months to two someone who is current­ another local college." dents from other coun­ like the mindset of "oh, on the great schools on years. Weber, then, was ly going through such a In short, our univer­ tries, apply and compete it's just Weber" has been the coasts, or even ones just a quick affair meant crisis, then we urge you sity is amazing. While no for coveted slots in a va­ fading more into "We­ that just weren't in, well, to pass the time without to get an intervention. school is perfect in every riety of our programs. ber's amazing!" We need Ogden. any real effort. With BYU and the U area of its academic and For anyone who's tried to keep it going that way For many, hopefully We feel with you, of U both just an hour extracurricular reach, to get into the medi­ for another 125 years. less so now than before, friends. Really. Some of or two away, it's been we're definitely not lack­ cal programs, you know Don't let anyone un­ Weber has always been us have been there, eye­ tough for many of us lo­ ing. Weber is known on a how that's like. And yet, derestimate our school. that one local school that ing those other schools cals to break through national level for a vari­ we somehow manage to We've come a long way, we don't want to go to, we saw as elite and hop­ that small-school stereo­ ety of achievements that have some of the lowest and we've got a long way because it's the place we ing desperately that we type. But just look at how range everywhere from tuition and fee rates and left that we can go. all went to when we were would be good enough far our university has sports to music and the­ class sizes. kids in orchestra/FBLA/ to get in our programs come in 125 years. If you ater to medical sciences We are a really amaz­ Comment on this column at football camp, or be­ and some scholarships haven't checked out the (again, see that list). We ing university. We have wsusignpost.com

THE LOGIC OF CLIMATE CHANGE PEMIER9 WHEM APPLIED TO EVERYDAY WEATHER. Gliest Column: Op-ed divestment at Weber State

BY HEIDI HIDALGO porate responsibility as a companies and countries grees of warming. cessful divestment cam­ of the total endowment, guest columnist | The Signpost priority from their busi­ that act like them (such as Again, for emphasis, paigns in the past, such equaling $5,578,311 out ness. Corporations like Venezuela or Kuwait) are the Copenhagen Accord as the South African of the $94,355,092 en­ Exxon Mobil and Chevron equivalent to about 2,795 included the agreement of Apartheid, which helped dowment total, Weber Recently, I've been were at the top of the list gigatonne of C02. 114 parties (almost every break apart a system of State should have no working with Weber State's for energy investments government in the world, racial segregation in problem, especially giv­ administration to find out at Weber State, only to be including the EU, Japan, South Africa. en Weber State's vision where the university's followed by others such as "How can Weber the Russian Federation, Currently, eight col­ in the Climate Action endowment is invested. BP PLC, Lukoil Holdings, China, the United Arab leges and universities Plan [7], finding more Before I looked at We­ Gazprom OAO, and the State support the Emirates and the good old have committed to fossil ethical investments, ber State's energy invest­ university even has a little United States of America). fuel divestment. Entire such as clean energy ments, I figured I would money invested in Mada­ distribution and Clearly, if most nations cities have also recently like solar, wind and geo- find at least a few renew­ gascar Oil Ltd.! don't agree we should committed to divest­ thermal. Students have able energy companies or Madagascar Oil Ltd. [2] use of the products plan on burning 2,795 gi­ ment, totaling 22 cities, an opportunity to work corporations on the list. is focused on the develop­ gatonne of C02, then why including Seattle, Wash.; with administrators at Apparently, I was wrong. ment of heavy oil and con­ these companies should Weber State invest San Francisco, Calif.; Weber State to ensure Upon looking at Weber ventional oil and gas de­ provide, knowing in corporations or com­ Portland, Ore.; Berke­ that our school's invest­ State's energy portion of posits in Madagascar. For panies that plan to do just ley, Calif.; and Boulder, ments are sustainable, the endowment, I found those who may not know, the effects it holds that? Colo. Even religious in­ smart and profitable! that all 215 corporations Madagascar is home to If you think that sounds stitutions, foundations, Now that everyone and companies listed a massive amount of en­ for the planet as backward as I do, I have counties and other insti­ is acquainted with di­ were either coal, oil, gas, demic biodiversity and another piece of news to tutions have committed vestment and what it or the aid to exploring, has already suffered in the given the current tell my friends at Weber to divestment thus far. means for Weber State, acquiring, or transport­ past from environmental State. There is a global [6] I'd like to close with a ing coal, oil, and gas. The degradation. rate? movement to divest from Weber State has a quote from Bill McKib- seemingly dirty energy in­ How can Weber State fossil fuels happening chance to make history, ben, the co-founder of vestment list totaled near­ support the distribution right now. if we can convince We­ 350.org: "If it's wrong to ly $5.6 million. [1] and use of the products According to Gofos- ber State's endowment wreck the climate, then If the fossil fuel indus­ these companies provide, According to scientists silfree.org [5], divestment fund manager to freeze it's wrong to profit from try continues business as knowing the effects it [4], humans can only pour "means getting rid of any new investment in that wreckage." [8] usual, the planet and the holds for the planet given about 565 more gigatonne stocks, bonds, or invest­ fossil fuel companies, I hope administra­ people living on it for gen­ the current rate? of carbon dioxide into ment funds that are un­ and divest from direct tors, students and staff erations to come will pay What is the current the atmosphere in hopes ethical or morally ambig­ ownership and any com­ at Weber State will agree the price. rate? The Carbon Tracker of staying under two de­ uous, and since fossil fuel mingled funds that in­ that it's time to divest Additionally, Weber Initiative's 2013 Unburn- grees. That's five times the investments are a risk for clude fossil fuel public from fossil fuels! State has investments in able Carbon report [3] amount of C02 we could investors and the planet, equities and corporate See jump for foot­ some of the fossil fuels in­ estimated that reserves release if we were to stay institutions should divest bonds within five years. notes. dustry's top offenders with of just 200 of the largest below The Copenhagen from these companies." Given the energy por­ respect to dismissing cor­ publicly traded fossil fuel Accord's forewarned 2 de­ There have been suc­ tion is only 5.91 percent See DIVESTMENTS page 9

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'•>> What is brown, causes SPENCER This plant is character­ (Chamaedorea sefrit- respiratory issues, and is BOYCE ized by pretty, bright- zii) one of the biggest com­ '-..-' colored flowers. It does The bamboo palm plaints among Utahns? The Signpost well in direct sunlight. will rid your air of form­ The dreaded inver­ ^^fe columnist WJ So do your best keeping aldehyde. This plant is a sion. It blocks the beau­ it alive during the win­ little high-maintenance. tiful views of our won­ ter. Its soil must remain derful state, hides the dehyde is emitted from wM ii 5. Gerbera daisy moist, and the plant sun from shining on foam insulation, ply­ (Gerbera jamesonii) thrives in indirect sun­ our faces, and can lead wood and other sources The Gerbera daisy light. Like any girlfriend, to significant health is­ throughout your home. is the flower of choice you may need to give it a sues. How can one bat­ Trichloroethylene is among Utah weddings, little extra attention. tle this matter? There found in paints and var­ |r and few know how 8. Azalea (Rhododen­ have been several sug­ nishes. llLf powerful it is at filter­ dron simsii) gestions, but very few of In order to commemo­ ing toxins. (Those lucky The azalea comes in those actually get to the rate this special day and f^^iM^L l brides with clean air!) a wide range of color root of the problem of to help you all combat It will remove benzene when in blooms. It does bad air. the haze and achieve and trichloroethylene, a great job at filter­ Right around the cor­ more clean air, I now all while standing tall in ing formaldehyde and ner on Ian. 10 is House- provide the top-10 list of v \"ig y many bright spring col­ prefers a consistent 65 plant Appreciation Day. plants from NASA's re­ ors. This plant is similar degrees and direct sun­ *• This single day is dedi­ search. to the chrysanthemum light. Perfect for spring­ cated to all of those 1. Peace lily (Spathi- in that it requires a lot time or those who like to green, luscious, full phyllum) PHOTO BY PATRICK RAMSAY | THE SIGNPOST of sunlight. sleep in cold rooms. plants that provide col­ The peace lily will re­ Haworthia attenuata, also known as zebra plants for 6. Mother-in-law's 9. Red-edge dracaena or and freshness to your move benzene and tri­ their stripes, are a commonly owned indoor plant. tongue (Sansevieria tri- (Dracaena marginata) home — that is, if you chloroethylene from the fasciata laurentii) The red-edge dra­ have a green thumb. air. Place it in a shady be placed anywhere in such as on the outside The mother-in-law's caena is a monster of According to the place, and avoid over- the home and requires wall of a Tudor home. It tongue — which by far a plant. It can grow up Mother Nature Net­ watering. It is poison­ a good watering once is poisonous, so again, has the coolest name in to 15 feet and is boss work, NASA ran a two- ous if ingested, so keep a week. It is the perfect keep it away from your the list — filters formal­ at removing benzene year study and found 10 away from hungry hu­ vine for busy college hungry friends and dehyde and would qual­ and trichloroethylene. plants that were able to mans and your favorite students. fluffy animals. ify as an excellent plant This plant may not be remove benzene, form­ pets. 3. English ivy (Hedera 4. Chrysanthemum for college students. It the best for college stu­ aldehyde and trichloro- 2. Golden pothos helix) (Chrysantheium mori- requires little mainte­ dents, unless you can ethylene from the air. (Scindapsus aures) English ivy will filter folium) nance and would just handle a consistent Benzene is found in The golden pothos is formaldehyde from your Chrysanthemum will like a drink every once 75-degree temperature, synthetic fibers, plas­ a vine that will remove home. The plant thrives filter benzene and form­ in a while. tics and paints. Formal- formaldehyde. It can in a cool, moist place, aldehyde from the air. 7. Bamboo palm See PLANTS page 8 How to keep canines healthy this winter season BY PATRICK RAMSAY versity. "They just get Park, a local pet care features editor | The Signpost to run around because company in Ogden, rec­ I don't leash them. We ommends pulling sleds Use the hashtag As winter has taken go up to Green Pond. as a form of exercise #WSUoutside when its steady hold on Utah, It's great exercise for me for dogs throughout the you Instagram a many Ogden residents and it's great exercise winter. Sled-pulling has snapshot of your have taken to the slopes for the dogs." been around for thou­ local adventures for to ski or snowboard in Patterson said she's sands of years and re­ an opportunity to order to stay in shape found that if she's more quires a special harness be highlighted in over the snowy months. active with her dogs, to ensure the dog's safe­ our features section. Oftentimes, Ogden's ca­ they behave better and ty. Sled-pulls have been We'll be choosing nine residents' needs for are healthier all around. used for recreational one photo every exercise are overlooked Green Pond Loop is just purposes in dogsled week to be featured until the spring comes one of many trails in Og­ races such as the Iditar- online and in print. around again. Like hu­ den that allows dogs. od and the Yukon Quest. So get out there, mans, dogs require con­ "I think Ogden's great While winter brings explore . . . and stant exercise to stay because it has tons of new possibilities for hashtag. mentally and physically trailheads that are super recreation with dogs, healthy. close," Patterson said. it also brings a greater XrWsuwtsiM "What I do is I take "You could bring your need for caution in car­ Patrick Ramsay them (my dogs) snow- dog on campus if you ing for canines. The features editor shoeing, because they wanted and take it for a American Kennel Club both love it," said Lexie walk." urges, "Feed your dog @wsusnowboarding Welcome to Winter #WSUoutside Patterson, geology ju­ Andrea Cox, repre­ nior at Weber State Uni­ sentative for The Animal See CANINE page 8 WWW.WSUSIGNP0ST.COM THE SIGNPOST WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014

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Harrison Boulevard, which dent Association. "I feel like Sessions said he didn't offered more opportuni­ students spend a little of come out of high school ties for growth. By 1961, the their time in the classroom with a great record, and Harrison Boulevard cam­ learning things that will WSU changed his life for pus was populated with prepare them for their de­ the better. multiple buildings, includ­ grees and with things they "When I think about ing Buildings 1-4 and the are going to spend the rest 125 years of Weber, I think stadium. In 1971, the Stew­ of their life doing. The Com­ about how it has changed art Bell Tower was built and munity Engaged Learning the lives of so many people, was the first campus facility program really helps their including my own," he said. to be memorialized after degree come to life. It helps "There are thousands upon alumni and philanthro­ them see that what they are thousands of students pists Donnell and Eliza­ learning really applies to where that has happened." beth Stewart. WSU has now the world and how it can Famous alumni and grown to 55 major build­ make a difference." former staff include Olene ings. WSU has been named to Walker, Utah's first female The school's first gradu­ the U.S. President's Higher governor; Damian Lillard, ate program, the Master Education Community currently a point guard of Teacher Education pro­ Service Honor Roll for sev­ in the NBA; and 37 WSU gram, was offered in 1978. en consecutive years. football players who have WSU now offers 11 master's "We are sending 10,000 been drafted into the NFL. programs and 225 under­ students out into the com­ Former coaches include PHOTO BY KAITLYN JOHNSON | THE SIGNPOST graduate degree programs. munity to do hours of Phil lohnson, long-term as­ Students, staff and alumni celebrate Weber State University's 125th anniversary On Ian. 1, 1991, Weber community service," said sistant to ferry Sloan on the amidst 12,500 purple and white balloons in the Shepherd Union Atrium. State College officially be­ communication professor Utah lazz, and Dick Motta, came Weber State Univer­ Brent Warnock. "That cre­ former professional and sity Other names WSU has ates a connective point to college basketball coach. faculty work with the versity vice provost and and it is hoped to sup­ been known by are Weber the community that is in­ Sessions said that, de­ students and help them dean of Continuing Ed­ port the school for years Stake Academy, Weber sanely strong." spite the fact that WSU has through the material is ucation, said he has wit­ to come. Academy, Weber Normal The Ogden City Council more than 25,000 students, just magical." nessed a lot of change "I think it's important College, Weber College and signed College Town Ini­ "Weber State has the sixth- Marquez said she at the university. "I've to occasionally pause Weber State State College. tiative into effect on Oct. smallest class sizes out of loves everything about been teaching at Weber and take stock of where The Community In­ 2, 2013. The initiative aims any school in America." WSU, but listed "the at­ State since 1984," he we've been, where we volvement Center, now to create a partnership be­ Warnock said smaller mosphere, the students, said. "Even when I came are and where we want called the Center for Com­ tween the city and the uni­ class sizes are a critical part the opportunities and on full-time in 1990, it to go as an institution," munity Engaged Learning, versity of a student's success. "We­ that close-knit commu­ was still a college, and Davis said. "The 125th opened in fune of 2007. "I think Weber State is ber State focuses on that nity feeling that you get" it was the next year that anniversary gives us the Since its opening, students the icon, is the epitome by saying they want their as some of the standouts we transitioned to a uni­ opportunity to do that have contributed more of what Ogden is about," average class size to be 25 for her. versity. That was a major collectively and reflect than 765,000 combined Warnock said. "I think the students. The learning en­ During the celebra­ shift." the rich possibilities hours through the center. whole community seems vironment at Weber State is tion, both students and To ensure WSU's fu­ that the future affords "I am a really big fan of to feed into Weber State. I better than Salt Lake Com­ faculty had the opportu­ ture is just as promising us." the Community Engaged do not know what the com­ munity College and the nity to huddle together as its past, Wight an­ The celebration Learning program," said munity would be without University of Utah." and sing "Happy Birth­ nounced "Dream 125: served as a reminder of Liwy Gerrish, WSU sopho­ Weber State. Weber State day" to the university. The Campaign for We­ WSU's commitment to more and programming is essential to the commu­ Comment on this story at "I just want to wish ber State." success. director of the WSU Stu­ nity." wsusignpost.com Weber State the best "Today we're an­ "It's a great opportu­ 125th birthday ever," nouncing the public nity for us to look back ANNIVERSARY continued from front Marquez said. "... It's phase of a fundrais­ at our past and the won­ crazy to think that our ing campaign to raise derful way that we've different groups and orga­ Student body president after the balloon drop. university is so old. $125 million to secure a served students over the nizations an opportunity David Wilson and WSU Wilson said big events There's so much tradi­ bright future for our stu­ last 125 years," Wight to participate. Leading up alumni presented facts like this one help boost tion and so many stu­ dents," said Wight, who concluded. to the balloon drop, WSU about the school in the student pride at WSU and dents that have gone clarified that this is the mascot Waldo the Wildcat time before the balloon allow them to show how through these doors." largest fundraising cam­ Comment on this story at threw out WSU T-shirts to drop so that the students much they care for their Bruce Davis, the uni­ paign in WSU's history, wsusignpost.com an excited crowd, which and staff could learn more university included students, alumni about their university "I think it has been a very and even some children. "I had no idea it was 125 positive reaction," he said. "Honestly, my favorite years old; I thought it was "Even when I got up on the part of this event was right a lot younger, because it stage, I was surprised to see before the balloon drop, looks like a newer campus. how many people there Make a Joyful Noise! looking out toward to the Then I went into the Lind were. People have been union and seeing it full of Lecture Hall and it seemed very excited about it. I think people here to celebrate more historical," said Sa- every event like this that is 14th Annual WSU Gospel Music Festival Weber," said Brady Harris, brina Mian, freshman and focused on Weber State and student senate president. nursing major. "Since We­ what is good about Weber "I think it's so great that so ber has been here a while, State helps overall to in­ many old students came they know what they are crease that knowledge and back here, because Weber talking about. A lot of peo­ education about what we State is kind of a hidden ple go here, so you know it's do as an institution, then it gem. It's a good way to grow a good school." increased the pride." school pride, and as we do The campus cake was stuff like this, we get proud divided and served to many Comment on this story at we go to Weber." students and faculty shortly wsusignpost.com

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Budah and X96's Radio from Hell, which show­ cased the Wildcats past and present showing up to represent WSU and its legacy in Utah. In honor of WSU's 125th birthday, Ogden's

"It took a little over a week (to create the whole cake)."

MICHELLE FLOWERS A Soulful Celebration Vintage Cupcake Co. owner own Vintage Cupcake Co. created a 125-square-foot birthday cake depicting a Friday, 10 January 2014 3-D version of the Ogden

campus. Owner Michelle PHOTO BY KAITLYN JOHNSON I THE SIGNPOST Flowers said the cake was Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband perform during quite an undertaking. "It Weber State University's 125th anniverary cel­ 7:30 p.m. • Free was three days of baking, ebration. 14 hours of frosting, and we spent four days on the asked to participate in the leftovers were sent to de­ Austad Auditorium • Val A Browning Center for the Performing Arts buildings. It took a little celebration. "We loved it! partments and offices af­ at Weber State University over a week (to create the It was awesome." ter the crowds had gone. whole cake)." The cake was offered to For more information contact Adrienne Andrews 801-626-7243 Flowers said she was any who were taking part Comment on this story at grateful to have been in the celebration, and wsusignpost.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 Sports WWW.WSUSIGNP0ST.COM Men's basketball gets back to .500 with win The Jex Dex BY MARCUS JENSEN sports editor | The Signpost Is building a dynasty The Weber State Uni­ versity men's basketball team got its fifth win of the a thing of the past? season Saturday, defeating This past Christmas Portland State University break brought me a lot TYSON 79-62. The win brought the of joy. Not only was I not JEX Wildcats to 5-5 on the sea­ having to go to class, but 0 son and 2-0 in the Big Sky I was able to catch some The Signpost Conference. college basketball. You columnist "I was really pleased could say that I jumped with our guys, especially in on the #fabariSafari it anymore, folks, but the second half," said WSU bandwagon even more as much as we tend to head coach Randy Rahe. "I than at the start of some hate the teams that win think we are still getting a conference battles. But year in and year out, lot of good contributions it left me with ques­ I wouldn't mind some from everybody. It was a tions. It left me wanting program having the team win." more. same players lifting the The Wildcats were the SOURCE: ROBERT CASEY Will we ever see a trophy as they earn their first on the board as soph­ Weber State University guard Davion Berry shoots the ball in a game against Port­ powerhouse team in col­ education. omore loel Bolomboy had land State University. Berry had 21 points in a WSU win over the Vikings. lege basketball again? The top programs a putback layup. The Wild­ That one program that are able to offer the cats had the early height in the first 10 minutes of big the last two or three bench who have been in is going to bring titles top recruits everything advantage, seemingly tow­ the game. The Wildcats games," Rahe said. "What the trenches and been in and trophies back home that will help them get ering over the visiting Vi­ pushed their lead to 19-9 it does, when you get that the war a little bit," Rahe year in and year out? drafted, hopefully to a kings. midway through the half. spark, it gives everyone said. "I think that's helped lohn Calipari thinks he team where they can The Wildcat offense was "Those shots kind of else confidence. The start­ us a little bit. lordan has has that figured out with be successful. But what sparked off of the bench as loosened our team up a ers get more confident. It's done a great job." getting all the top re­ can the smaller schools, senior guard lordan Rich­ little bit," Rahe said. "We huge to get some produc­ DaShaun Wiggins led cruits and having them such as Wichita State, ardson hit three consecu­ started to play a little bit tion, whatever it is. I'm all Vikings scorers with six mesh for a year before Butler and the original tive 3-pointers, giving the better against the zone af­ pleased about how our points and four rebounds. they make millions, Gonzaga, have to offer? Wildcats a six-point lead ter that." bench has come along." Tim Douglas added five but can he really build A chance to win every with 12 minutes to go in The Vikings climbed Hill kept finding open points and three rebounds. greatness from that? year — not only confer­ the half. back into the game with lanes under the hoop and The Vikings came out Since players started ence championships, "I just come in and try a run of their own. PSU was hit once again right firing in the second half, entering the draft after but games deep in the to contribute to my team scored five unanswered before halftime, convert­ scoring the first five points high school or one year tournament. the best I can," Richardson points, catching the Wild­ ing an old-fashioned of the half, climbing back of college, there has Those coaches have said, "whether it is playing cat defense out of position. 3-point play, guiding the to within four. only been one repeat to recruit differently. defense (or) rebounding. The Wildcats continued Wildcats into a nine-point The Wildcats took the of champions. That was They search for players I was fortunate to make to get a spark off of their lead at halftime, 36-27. momentum right back the University of Florida who will not only help some shots tonight, finally. bench as freshman Kyn- Richardson led all scor­ as senior guard Davion in 2006 and 2007. The the program at the mo­ I'm just trying to contrib­ dahl Hill put in two quick ers at the half with nine Berry caught fire in the closest team to that ac­ ment, but also be de­ ute." buckets. The Wildcats points. Hill added seven second half. Berry scored complishment could be veloped into more than The Wildcats contin­ again had a 10-point lead points and four rebounds nine straight points for the Butler University, which they can imagine. ued to put the pressure with two minutes left in for the Wildcats. Wildcats, pushing the lead lost two years in a row in We have something on the Vikings defensively, the half. "It's nice to have some the title game. forcing several turnovers "Our bench has been veterans come off the See MEN'S page 7 You just don't see See JEX page 7 PSU slips past women's basketball 66-60 BY TYSON JEX time. It was the second- Bethann Ord said had to asst. sports editor | The Signpost straight game in which happen if they were go­ they had the advantage ing to have a chance. On its first Big Sky through the first 20 min­ "Once again, we bat­ road trip of the season, utes. tled and never gave up," the Weber State Univer­ But in the second half, Ord said. "We played sity women's basketball the Vikings were able to not only as individuals, team headed to take on find their groove, as they but together as a team. Portland State Univer­ were able to make the After the last game, the sity on Saturday, hoping adjustments necessary team set goals on what to garner its first confer­ to raise their shooting we needed to work on. ence win in more than a percentage. The Vikings We did a lot better on re­ year. were able to get more bounding, but turnovers The Wildcats were penetration into the still hurt us once again." unable to overcome the paint, which led to easi­ Hughes, who has surge of the Vikings in er baskets. The Wildcats been bringing a huge the second half, falling continued to battle, but spark off the bench, 66-60 in another highly couldn't overcome some has averaged 16 points contested game. Their key turnovers in the fi­ and eight rebounds per record fell to 4-7, 0-2 in nal minutes. game in the two games the Big Sky. Amanda Hughes led the since Big Sky play has Neither team was Wildcats with 19 points started. able to find a rhythm and seven rebounds, once "The game went pret­ early on, struggling with again coming close to a ty well, but unfortunate­ turnovers and with cap­ double-double. Zakiyyah ly we didn't get the win," italizing on free throws. Shahid-Martin added Hughes said. "One thing The Wildcats shot a 12 points and six re­ that I learned is that we mere 28.1 percent from bounds. They were the really need to capital­ the field, while the Vi­ only Wildcats in double ize on the other team's kings struggled in their figures. turnovers and making PHOTO BY TYLER BROWN | THE SIGNPOST own right, only making Even in defeat, the free throws." Weber State University forward Amanda Hughes drives the ball in a game 20 percent of their shots. Wildcats were able to Through win or loss, earlier this season. Hughes had 19 points and seven rebounds against Port­ The Wildcats took outrebound the Vikings, land State University in Saturday's game. a 22-19 lead into half- something head coach See WOMEN'S page 7 Hill promises to bring back football's winning ways BY MARCUS JENSEN Bovee, WSU director of to direct our football the academic success ing cut multiple times philosophy, scheme," sports editor | The Signpost athletics, said they were program," Bovee said. of student athletes, is by various NFL teams, Hill said. "He was a elated with the hire. "We looked in many committed to building Hill received a call that true mentor to me, and Over the winter holi­ "It's a great day to be different areas and at a strong program and changed his career field. his success obviously day break, Weber State a Wildcat," said Wight at many different candi­ is able to connect with Ron McBride, then head speaks for itself. After University Athletics an­ a press conference. "I'm dates with a number of people in a positive way. coach of the U of U, of­ Coach Meyer was Coach nounced the hiring of not a football player, different backgrounds, "We believe that Jay fered Hill a position on Whittingham. He was lay Hill as the 11th head I'm a chemist, so I had strengths and skill sets. Hill is uniquely aligned his coaching staff. the one who gave me football coach in WSU a lot of really great help We have sought to find with the attributes that "I owe Coach McBride my first full-time coach­ history. in this very successful someone who met a cer­ we were looking for in a lot," Hill said. "He was ing responsibility. He "I'm so excited to be search." tain set of criteria that a head football coach," my coach when I was in taught me about disci­ here," Hill said. "I've Bovee followed Wight we thought was very im­ Bovee said. "We are ex­ college. I know he has pline and structure and coached football in this in welcoming Hill into portant to our program cited to welcome Jay had a great tenure in what it takes to have a state for a long time, the WSU family. He gave and our institution." to our Wildcat fam­ this state as a coach and great program." and I've always admired some of the reasons Hill Among other things, ily, along with his wife also at this institution." Hill was also brought Weber State University, emerged as the top can­ the criteria Bovee listed Sarah and his four chil­ "I sat with Urban in because of his ties to and I am super excited didate for the job. were someone who had dren." Meyer for two years, and recruiting in the state of to be a Wildcat." "Over two weeks a track record of being Hill played for the I took every note and Utah. Both WSU President ago, we embarked on a a proven and respect­ University of Utah for everything I could take Charles Wight and ferry search for a head coach ed leader, who valued two years. After be­ from that guy — notes, See COACH page 7 WWW.WSUSIGNP0ST.COM THE SIGNPOST WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014

JEX continued from page 6 MEN'S continued from page 6 COACH continued from page t like that going on right '70s. Joel Bolomboy still back to 10 with 14 minutes to as many as 20 late in now. Kyle Tresnak, Da­ has two-and-a-half years to go. the half as the Wildcats vion Berry, Jordan Rich­ of ripping the rims down "I stayed aggressive," continued to knock down ardson and Byron Ful­ and owning the paint. It Berry said. "The coaches their 3-pointers. The start­ ton, all seniors, put us in seems like Richaud Git­ and the players on the ers received a standing the position to win this tens will be soon getting team told me to just stay ovation from the crowd as year. But if you look a the hashtag #thatboygit- aggressive and keep play­ they were pulled in the fi­ bit deeper, the future is tenup trending as he ing my game." nal two minutes. The final bright. continues to light up the WSU gained momen­ score was 79-62 in favor of Coach Randy Rahe Dee with his highlight- tum with two consecutive WSU. and his staff have the reel dunks. dunks, one from Bolom­ Berry led all scorers makings of something The best part for Wild­ boy and one from Hill. But with 21 points. Senglin had special, not only this year cat fans is that the best is their momentum halted 13 points and eight assists. but for many years to yet to come, as Rahe and due to early foul trouble, Richardson finished with come. Rahe's recruiting his staff have shown in which slowed down the 12 points on four 3-point skills have put the pro­ the past that they can de­ game. field goals. Wiggins led the gram in line for a great velop players and elevate Midway through the Vikings with 16 points. future. Of course, it helps their games. Building second half, the Vikings The Wildcats will now when you find Damian team chemistry and hav­ trimmed a 12-point lead go on the road to face the Lilliard, who takes the ing players around for down to just five. But WSU University of Northern NBA by storm and wins more than one year will quickly jumped back into Colorado on Thursday. Rookie of the Year, but it benefit programs. Weber the game with a 3-pointer They will return home Jan. goes further than that. State will show that soon and a three-point play 18 to face Southern Utah Jeremy Senglin was enough. from freshman Jeremy University. the first true freshman Senglin, pushing the lead to start on opening day Comment on this column at back to 11. Comment on this story at for the Wildcats since the wsusignpost.com The lead was pushed wsusignpost.com

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Weber State University head football coach Jay Hill walks the sidelines in his time at the University of Utah. Hill was mentored by four successful Utah coaches: Ron McBride, Urban Meyer, Gary Andersen and Kyle Whittingham.

"I've recruited in state here," Hill said. "We've as the head recruiting won football games coach at the University in the past. I know we of Utah since 2008," Hill can win football games said. "If there is anyone again. Just recently, that knows the recruits Coach McBride was in state, I know them. here and took this team Now we've got to get to the playoffs, and we them here. I know what expect to be back in the it takes to get them." playoffs, and I know we Hill promised during can do it." his press conference to Hill has already be­ bring back the winning gun putting his staff to­ ways WSU had under gether and has started McBride. He said that if the recruiting process he didn't think he could for next season. win at WSU, he wouldn't have taken the job. Comment on this story at "There is a tradition wsusignpost.com

WOMEN'S continued from page 6 Ord said the players are go­ After more than a month ing to improve and need to of playing away from the get better if they are to com­ Dee Events Center, the COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH ONLINE RETAILERS pete with the top teams in Wildcats are anxious to get the Big Sky. home and continue their LIKE AMAZON AND HALF.COM WITH OUR NEW early success while playing at home. PRICE COMPARE TOOL! "We must protect our "We are excited to get house, and we have home and play in front of our fans," Ord said. "We done that so far this must protect our house, and we have done that so WE'VE DONE THE WORK SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO! season." far this season. Once we learn how to finish those BETHANNORD close games, we need to get WSU head coach over that hump. But once we do, it will be scary to see what happens." "We need to capitalize The Wildcats will host on turnovers; when they the University of North­ make mistakes, we have to ern Colorado on Thursday. WEBER STATE take hold of those opportu­ Tipoff is set for 12 p.m. at SH0PWEBERSTATE.COM nities," Ord said. "The other the Dee Events Center. CAMPUS STORE team was able to do that to­ night, and we were not able Comment on this story at to." wsusignpost.com 8 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 THE SIGNPOST WWW.WSUSIGNPOST.COM

WdSdtCh SdVdQ6! Ogden's winter recreation guide With winter in full ef­ quered time and time waterfall. If your high-ad­ ger muskie (hybrid), trout ing regulations set for the PATRICK fect, many Wildcats have again, but I raise the ques­ venture needs aren't ful­ and yellow perch. If you've area where you intend to RAMSAY begun to hibernate. The 0 tion, have you done it in filled by the creekside hike got a taste for kokanee fish. running shoes collect the winter? In the colder to the frozen columns of salmon, continue east Last, but certainly not The Signpost dust, because let's face it months of the year, the water, for those prepared, past Pineview Reservoir least, go sledding. Gather a columnist — treadmills are impos­ waterfall becomes a for­ the option of scaling the until you land at the fro­ group of friends, thermos sibly boring, and who has tress of ice reaching for solid waterfall is there. Ice zen Causey Reservoir. Lo­ of hot beverage in hand, time to leave the house Ogden offers some of the ground. This trail, climbing is a lot like rock: cal anglers have reported and head for the moun­ and drive all the way to the best trails in northern commonly overlooked You have to use picks and kokanee salmon success tains. Trappers Loop offers the gym when there are Utah, just a TV remote's by locals due to its over­ ropes to scale slick surfac­ while fishing at a depth of hill after hill of fresh snow leftover holiday snacks throw away from most whelming popularity dur­ es. This direction of high at least 40 feet. Ice fishing just begging for some and Netflix is practically residents, and their ad­ ing the warm and sunny adventure is reserved for is a great way to get out­ sled time. Other than be­ calling you to your living- venture potential does seasons, offers a new kind those who have the proper side, get some fresh air ing loads of fun, one of room throne? Fortunate­ not wane come winter. of privacy most haven't equipment and training. and catch yourself some the best parts of sledding ly, there are alternatives If you're not a skier or experienced in Waterfall If hiking isn't your pre­ dinner. Although ice fish­ Trappers Loop this year is thanks to the mountain­ snowboarder, the Ogden Canyon. It can be hiked ferred winter activity, give ing does require some getting above the thick of ous terrain we've been so Valley is a cornucopia of with or without, but I urge ice fishing a shot. Just specific equipment, avail­ the inversion that hangs blessed to call our home winter activities. Arguably you to be cautious. As the through Ogden Canyon able at sporting goods over the valley. So give here in Ogden. Snow may the most popular hike trail ends at the foot of lies Pineview Reservoir, stores all over Ogden, the your lungs a break, grab have capped our local in Ogden is the ascent to the waterfall, use extreme and a great local ice-fishing equipment is built to last your sled and spend some peaks, but that doesn't Waterfall Canyon. Now, caution when approach­ area. Pineview is home and will be functional for quality time on the slopes. restrict their recreational you longtime Ogdenites ing the frozen pillars, as to bluegill, bullhead cat­ years to come. Ensure value; it simply changes it may roll your eyes at the heavy chunks of ice rou­ fish, crappie, largemouth you've obtained a fishing Comment on this column at for a season. trail you've no doubt con­ tinely fall from the frozen bass, smallmouth bass, ti- license and obey the fish- wsusignpost.com

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(Left) Lexie Patterson's to rinse off their dogs' but it would look cool in dog, River, leaps through paws after walks. your shared apartment! the snow on Green Pond An additional canine 10. Spider plant Loop during a snowshoe- tip from the AKC is to (Chlorophytum como- ing excursion. "towel or blow-dry your sum) dog if it gets wet from The spider plant is additional calories if rain or snow. It is im­ another excellent choice it spends a lot of time portant to dry and clean for college students. Not outdoors or is a working its paws, too. This helps only will your apart­ animal. It takes more avoid tiny cuts and ment be free from form­ energy in the winter to cracked pads. A little pe­ aldehyde, it requires keep body temperature troleum jelly may soften little maintenance, al­ regulated, so additional the pads and prevent lowing you to work hard calories are necessary." further cracking." and play hard during The AKC also warns Patterson said she this semester. that antifreeze, which would like to see more Our homes can be may accumulate on dog parks come to Utah. a sanctuary from the driveways during the "My favorite thing is grime of the inversion. winter, is lethal to dogs, just to take them to the So add a few green though it tastes and mountains — gives me friends to your living smells good to them. an excuse to go." space and reap the ben­ Also, rock salt used efits of healthy air! to melt snow on the sidewalks may irritate dogs' footpads, so the Comment on this story at Comment on this column at SOURCE: LEXIE PATTERSON AKC urges dog owners wsusignpost.com wsusignpost.com

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